Hair loss and memory loss with the generic Budeprion
Three weeks ago I started on Budeprion SR, the generic of Wellbutrin. I have already experienced a receding scalp and am seeing lots of hair down the drain. I can't pull my hair back into a ponytail as it is almost bald at the temples. I am also expe - 53% more...
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Wellbutrin staten island ny, lack of motivation, term memories, zest for life, lots of hair
My 2 HUGE issues HAIR AND MEMORY LOSS with Wellbutrin also known generically as Bupropion!!! I have been on Bupropion (generic Wellbutrin) 200mg for about 1 year now. I started noticing lots of hair in my towel after showing. Becoming paranoid I star - 85% more... -
I keep reading the same things but no one is answering back on the questions all of us are posting? 1.) Does anyone know if the memory loss/ hair loss stops or will your memory/hair come back after going off the meds? 2.) What the alternatives for de - 72% more... -
Glad I'm not the only one with the memory loss. Was getting kind of scared (early alzheimers?) Had no idea that this was a side effect. Have taken Wellbutrin before, and do not recall any memory loss during that time. I am on the Bupropion SR, 150 mg - 55% more... -
At last I realize that I am not loosing my mind. I have been on Wellbutrin XL 300 mg for four and a half years and in the last year or so switched to the generic Buperion - I have noticed significant memory loss and hair loss as well - my hair is thi - 67% more... -
About 4 weeks ago I started at 150 MG per day of the generic Wellbutrin, in combination with Celexa which I have been on for about 10 years. I was on 150MG for one week and then increased to 300. I have always had very thick, wavy beautiful hair. Ove - 72% more... -
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Hi! Thanks so much for sharing this, so helpful! I have been on Wellbutrin for 2 months- am at 200 mg. It helps with my depression, but the side-effects are very strong - memory loss - I have had trouble finishing sentences, can't find the words I am - 65% more... -
Hair and memory loss here also! Been on Wellbutrin for a few years and did not know what to attribute change in memory to. Beginning to conclude it's the wellbutrin. Hair loss very bad, no bald spots but strands everywhere in little clumps! Hoping to - 48% more... -
Short-term Memory Loss and Tinnitus
Wellbutrin worked well (which is why I took it for so long) for my PMS-type depression but caused me to lose the ability to hold short-term memories and recall names, words, ideas that I have to describe now because I can't recall the word (ie: the t - 72% more... -
I was on Wellbutrin 600 mg a day and had memory loss, mania, psychosis and depression. Plus someone could tell me something that had "occurred" and believe it 100% when it really didnt. -
Wellbutrin budeprion sr, class action lawsuit, severe headaches, swollen lips, drug allergies
Why is there not a class action lawsuit against the makers of generic Wellbutrin-bupropion xl??? I'm an RN who tried taking it after not wanting side effects of SSRIs I'd experienced in the past and so many of us are having the SAME severe allergic r - 69% more... -
I was taking the generic anti-depressant for about two weeks and experienced memory loss, confusion, speech problems, nausea and dizziness, exaggerated emotions including unprovoked anger and had a Grand Mal Seizure a week ago today (I'm not epilepti - 68% more... -
I had six months of undiagnosed DEBILITATING PAIN that was not controlled by pain medication. I also was an emotional wreck. I cried at the drop of a hat. I experienced memory loss confusion and speech problems. I was unable to care for myself. I was - 76% more... -
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Hair loss, memory loss with Wellbutrin
I would like to know if any buddy is going through these side effects.I also have very itchy head. Not loving this. I wonder if this goes away in time. -
Wellbutrin hearing loss, ringing in my ears, wb, hypothyroidsm, thinning hair
I have been on WB 150 2x a day am and pm. for 6 years. I have severe hearing loss and ringing in my ears. I never made the connection until today. I was wondering if going off will improve my hearing. Has anyone else experienced this? How should I we - 46% more... -
Rosalie I don't know if you still receive these messages, but I was on Zyban to quit smoking about 10 years ago the first time I went off because of hearing loss, the hearing came back. I tried Zyban again and the same thing happened. I now wear hear - 20% more... -
Wellbutrin memory loss, lack of concentration, concentration problems, msn, mg 2
Hi I have been taking wellbutrin for over a year and I have had lack of concentration and memory loss so i went to my psycologist and he is upping my dosage of wellbutrin he said it will help with my lack of concentration and memory loss now I am rea - 61% more... -
DO NOT take the 150mg. wellbutrin causes severe memory loss and nervousness. its the worst of the antidepressants out there. i was on it 6 mos and felt terrible. my driving was erratic also. just say NO!!! -
Wellbutrin ringing in my ears, memory loss, prozac
been on Wellbutrin for a month now-terrible ringing in my ears and memory loss-but I'll put up with it,I finally want to do more things and get out more-I take Wellbutrin along with Prozac -
Wellbutrin wellbutrin xl, mild headache, panic and anxiety, ringing in my ears, ringing in the ears
I'm so glad to have found this site! I've been scared out of my mind something is horribly wrong with me. I was put on Wellbutrin XL 100 back in March due to some major stress in my life. I was having horrible panic attacks. I've had bouts of panic a - 93% more... -
Wellbutrin wellbutrin xl, giving up alcohol, mental fog, memory issues, pieces of a story
I'm in my mid-20s and have been on wellbutrin xl 300mg for about 4 years (the generic for the past couple years). I've had memory problems for awhile... someone in this chain used the term "mental fog" which definitely fits my state I times - 58% more... -
Wellbutrin nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, anticholinergic effect, pins and needles, nootropics, nootropic
If the hearing loss is severe, stop. If the memory loss and muscle weakness are the greatest problem, though, there could be another solution. Both these symptoms are because of bupropion's anticholinergic effect: it blocks nicotinic acetylcholine re - 90% more... -
How to stop the memory loss
So what is the answer to the memory loss. Aside from stopping the Wellbutrin, is there anything one can take to improve the memory function while taking Wellbutrin? -
Wellbutrin wellbutrin xl, anxiety and depression, google search, loss experience, memory loss
Happy to have found this thread! I'm a 32 yr old female and have been experiencing a huge amount of memory loss since I started Wellbutrin XL (300 MG). I have a hard time remembering how to do tasks that I've been doing for years (like at work) and i - 83% more... -
So what is the answer to the memory loss. Aside from stopping the Wellbutrin, is there anything one can take to improve the memory function while taking Wellbutrin? -
Wellbutrin muscle twitches, severe headaches, memory problems, muscle loss, muscle pain
Has anyone had long term side effects after taking Wellbutrin. I was on ot for two years it helped with my anxiety and energy levels a lot. When the doctor put my dose to 300 mg I had severe muscle pain and swelling in hands, feet, ankles, legs it we - 68% more... -
I have had severe memory loss depression and major muscle group twitching (and a heart seizure)which woke me up from sleep.Have been using tylenol and benedryl and calcium(tums)and magnesium and ginseng because of a spider bite in august of o9.Also g - 93% more... -
Wellbutrin painful periods, panic anxiety, memory loss, ovaries, cramps
I am so happy to have stumbled across this forum. Although I haven't suffered from some of the symptoms listed here I am having issues with my period. It isn't heavier, it's lighter (not complaining) but the cramps associated are killing me. They get - 69% more... -
Wellbutrin sexual side effects, loss of libido, mental fatigue, being held hostage, lack of motivation
Hi folks...I was on paxil for probably 10 years and it worked well but as time wore on I began to question its effectiveness and was bothered by: sedation, lack of motivation (used to love to play piano, but now played only occasionally), chronic fla - 94% more...

